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A new police station was inaugurated in the Binyamin Regional Council district of the Shomron to accommodate the vehicles that will be part of the community patrol. The community patrol vehicles focus on quality of life crimes and work hand-in-hand with civilian officials.

On hand was the Deputy Commander of the Shai District Assistant Commissioner David Biton, who explained the new community patrol in this area highlights the increasing cooperation between police and the area communities as well as the larger number of community volunteers giving of their time to take part in patrols.

Binyamin Chief Commander Dudi Chiyun added this is another step towards increasing cooperation between police and civilians in the area.

Binyamin Council head Avi Roeh also addressed the event, thanking police and civilian volunteers alike.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photo Credit: Shai District spokesman unit)